US officials pushed Libya’s UN-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) to demobilize its militias in virtual meeting this week, the State Department announced today.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Intel: US pushes warring Libya factions to disband militias
As visitors stay home, Iraqi Kurdistan tourism collapses
In a normal year, Ahmed Hazem’s mountainside restaurant would be teeming with tourists. But a nationwide curfew aimed at combatting the novel coronavirus has starved Iraq’s Kurdish region of visitors..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: As visitors stay home, Iraqi Kurdistan tourism collapses
Coronavirus testing centers, Finance Ministry strike deal
The agreement ends a workplace dispute that had been announced by the Histadrut.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Coronavirus testing centers, Finance Ministry strike deal
Coronavirus crisis continues with 400 new patients in last day
The total number of people infected since the start of the crisis stands at 22,800 with 16,872 who have recovered.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Coronavirus crisis continues with 400 new patients in last day
IMF chief says more unity needed in Lebanon on reforms
International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said Friday she does not yet have reason to see a breakthrough in negotiations with Lebanon to help resolve the country's economic crisis..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: IMF chief says more unity needed in Lebanon on reforms
Israeli billionaire drawn into UK 'cash for favours' scandal over meeting with minister
A UK minister is facing fresh scrutiny over a meeting held with an Israeli businessman in 2018..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: Israeli billionaire drawn into UK 'cash for favours' scandal over meeting with minister
Midday sunlight could deactivate up to 90% of coronavirus strain – study
The study authors say that the higher doses of ultraviolet radiation that occur during midday sunlight act as a "virucidal agent" for the coronavirus.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Midday sunlight could deactivate up to 90% of coronavirus strain - study
South Africa’s chief justice condemned by politicians, Palestinian solidarity groups for pro-Israel remarks
The chief justice of South Africa has been condemned by the ruling ANC and other parties for getting involved in politics and making pro-Israeli remarks during a webinar session..
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: South Africa’s chief justice condemned by politicians, Palestinian solidarity groups for pro-Israel remarks
Knifeman kills two in Glasgow before being shot by police – BBC
Greater Glasgow Police said emergency services were dealing with an incident on West George Street in the center of Glasgow.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Knifeman kills two in Glasgow before being shot by police - BBC
Gantz: I’ll give equal rights to Palestinians in annexed areas
“I won’t apply Israeli law in places where there are Palestinians live or where their freedom of movement will be harmed,” said Gantz.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Gantz: I’ll give equal rights to Palestinians in annexed areas